Loganlea vs Waterford West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $690,000 and $623,500. Waterford West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Waterford West (median $623,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Loganlea ($690,000).
Waterford West scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterford West (947) sits above Loganlea (937). Waterford West skews owner-occupied (56%), Loganlea runs more rental-dense (35% owner).
For buyers
Waterford West is the lower entry point at $623,500 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Waterford West offers the higher gross rental yield (5.42% vs 4.22%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Waterford West edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 937).
Common questions
Is Loganlea or Waterford West cheaper to buy in?
Waterford West has the lower median house price at $623,500, roughly 11% below Loganlea ($690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Loganlea or Waterford West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterford West scores 947 vs 937 in Loganlea. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Loganlea or Waterford West?
Waterford West scores 80/100 on walkability vs 24/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Loganlea or Waterford West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.42% in Waterford West vs 4.22% in Loganlea. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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